Hi Jessica,

You don’t have to be around anyone that makes you feel bad. I know it seems that your social life is so important now, but a lot of the people who seem so important to you now you probably won’t even think about after you graduate.

One piece of advice that I have to remind myself again is don’t compare yourself to others. I guess comparing yourself could drive you to become better, but it can also make you bitter and insecure. The next time you find yourself comparing yourself, maybe just stop and question if this is really doing any good.

Don’t change because of what others say about you. Decide the person who you want to become and don’t let people who make you feel bad affect your self-progress.

• This reply was modified 7 years, 5 months ago by Mark.